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AAU RULES

National/District rules & policies, guidelines, technical rule allowances and modifications specific to AAU Gymnastics.

National Rules & Policies

Guidelines, structure, rules, & requirements governing AAU Gymnastics competitions at a Regional & National level.

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Boys 4x4 Rules

Beginner Boys Competitive Gymnastics Program using the 4 women's apparatuses (level 1-3)

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District Rules & Policies

Qualification requirements for district events, competition structure, ability divisions and district program standards.

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National Rule Allowances

AAU follows the rules of the sport set forth by the National Governing Body (USA Gymnastics) with these approved program allowances. *Refer to district modifications for local events.

AAU Special Stars

Program for athletes with physical or intellectual disabilities. This program closely follows Special Olympics level structure to allow athletes to easily participate in multiple organizations without having to adjust levels and rules.

District Rule Modifications

NC AAU offers the following levels of competition: AAU Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Sapphire, Open Optional & Level 6-10. NC AAU follows the National AAU Rule Allowances with one modification: Copper & Bronze Vault- ONLY ONE VAULT is permitted. A second vault will be allowed for unusual circumstances or if the one vault receives an average score below 4.00. The Chief Judge should inform the coach in this instance for the option of a second vault attempt.​​​​​​​

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